The *Future of Energy 2025* publication, produced for the 17th World Future Energy Summit, emphasizes the urgency of accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. It highlights that while every sector has a role in decarbonization, energy remains the central arena in the fight against climate change and the key to achieving a sustainable future. Despite ongoing global challenges, 2024 witnessed significant progress in renewable energy adoption and the integration of sustainability-driven technologies across sectors such as agriculture, water management, and smart cities. These advances are helping to reduce environmental impact through innovations in how resources are produced, managed, and consumed.
The yearbook is organized into five interconnected sections — Energy, Water, Solar and Clean Energy, Smart Cities, and Climate Change — underscoring how progress in one area can catalyze advancements in others. It draws on contributions from prominent organizations including the UAE Department of Energy, Masdar, TADWEER, the G20 and G7, IEA, IRENA, Sustainable Energy for All, The Economist Intelligence Unit, and the Technology Innovation Institute. Together, these perspectives form a comprehensive view of global sustainability efforts, offering insights into how coordinated innovation, investment, and policy can drive meaningful change in the years ahead.